Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 26755

Hints and tips by Gazza

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BD Rating – Difficulty *** – Enjoyment ****

This was a game of two halves for me. Three-quarters of the grid went in fairly quickly, then I got held up in the NE corner where I was convinced that 9a was going to be a country and that the definition of 5d was “provided” – some nice bits of misdirection here.… Read More

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 26750

A full review by Gnomethang

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BD Rating – Difficulty **– Enjoyment ***

Morning All! –What with the Christmas puzzle closing dates being spread out we have two Saturday puzzles to review and this is the second after Crypticsue’s (she will be continuing in the next two weeks with the Sundays).… Read More

Daily Telegraph Cryptic No 26744

A Full Review by Crypticsue

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BD Rating – Difficulty */** – Enjoyment ***

Christmas Eve seems a long time ago but that is when we were treated to this special seasonally- themed puzzle from Rufus. I always enjoy one of his Monday puzzles as they are a good straightforward start to the crosswording week and so it was nice to have this extra Saturday treat, with just the right level of difficulty for a busy day. … Read More